Western Family YMCA

2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711

(302) 709-9622

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Western Y Child Care

Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!

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Personal Training

Our Y’s offer certified personal trainers and coaches to help you set and meet your specific goals.

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Western Y Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Click here to learn more about our camps.

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Western Page Turners Book Club 

We will meet once a month to discuss the latest gossip and intrigue of our book selection. Book club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 12 PM.

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Teen Nights

GRADES: 6TH – 11TH
Under the supervision of the YMCA staff, all participants will be given the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow within their own communities and beyond while having the time of their lives. Dinner is provided!

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CONTACT: For more information, contact Dave Miller at dmiller2@ymcade.org.

DATES (5- 8 pm):

  • June 25
  • July 9
  • July 23
  • August 6
  • August 20
  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
  • Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, and more
  • 2 Indoor pools
  • 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
  • Basketball Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Family Locker Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat and more
  • Small-Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
  • Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
  • Teen Leadership Programs
  • Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
  • Free Youth Fitness and Babysitting Options While You Work Out 

FACILITY HOURS

Facility Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

*Hours subject to change. Please check the app for schedules.

Kids Zone and Youth Fitness Center

Free Kids Zone and Youth Fitness options while you work out – first come, first serve. 

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  • Kids Zone (6 months – 5 years) – Participants will get together to move, play, explore and have tons of fun! Activities will include fitness games to get your kids moving, and enrichment activities like play-doh, crafts, Legos and more. This program is included in your YMCA family membership.
  • Youth Fitness (5-12 years) Do your kids need a break from online learning? Join us in the Youth Fitness center and we will get them moving with tons of fun activities like obstacle courses, fitness games, circuit training and more! This program is included in your YMCA family membership.

 

Holiday Hours

4th of July (Sunday, July 4th): All branches closed. Outdoor pools open.

Labor Day (Monday, September 6): All branches closed. Outdoor pools open.

Thomas Wallace

Thomas Wallace

Sr. Executive Director, Western Family YMCA
(302) 709-9622

Liz Bluis

Liz Bluis

Aquatic Director
(302) 709-9622 ext. 7018

Megan Hewes

Megin Hewes

Wellness Director
(302) 254-9622 ext. 151

Dave Miller

Child Development Director – Camp/Teen Programs
(302) 453-0123 x 7106

Jen Reid

Senior Child Development Director
(302) 453-0123 ext 7103

Angie Riley

Business Manager
302-709-9622 ext. 7010

Liz Rothwell

Liz Rothwell

Facilities Director
(302) 510-1188

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We offer a variety of programming for all ages including swim lessons, sports, dance and more!

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Our Mission

To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.